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as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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Recent Examples of rebound
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Ashley Childers, Los Gatos basketball: The forward scored 25 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to lead her team to an overtime victory against Monta Vista.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
JPMorgan's profit rose to a record high in 2024 as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall from rebounding markets in the fourth quarter.
—Pritam Biswas and Nupur Anand, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Gobert already has 19 minutes in the game, going 4-for-6 on field goal attempts, 10 points, 2-for-2 free throws, five rebounds, and two blocks.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Ashley Childers, Los Gatos basketball: The forward scored 25 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to lead her team to an overtime victory against Monta Vista.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
He’s got good technical tools, though, and is a sound goalie in terms of habits (sealing posts, closing the five-hole, playing the puck, steering rebounds into the corner, etc.).
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
JPMorgan's profit rose to a record high in 2024 as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall from rebounding markets in the fourth quarter.
—Pritam Biswas and Nupur Anand, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
Noun
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated with reactions to the executive order.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
1 Feb. 2025
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People began to respond to Hinton’s reaction video, many of whom agreed with the notion that the space was beginning to feel like a semester at a historically Black college.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, sufficient sleep allows muscle tissue to recover between workouts and provides the energy needed to exercise.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wade returns as a left-handed bat that can bounce between third base, second base, shortstop and the outfield.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Knight, who’s already been politely bounced by Kasie (Diona Reasonover) for complaining about Robin and Nick, interrupts the solo rehearsal for a case update, which itself is interrupted by multiple calls from Robin, who’s worried that Torres is MIA.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The removal is in response to a color additive petition filed in 2022 by advocates who claim the additive is linked to cancer and behavioral problems in children.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Analysts suggest that a clearer picture will emerge, contingent on upcoming economic indicators and potential policy shifts in response to global economic changes.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Boys hockey Junior Caiden Brady dialed up a hat trick for Winchester (7-6), rallying past Watertown/Wakefield, 6-3, in a Middlesex League crossover matchup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump might even inadvertently save the Canadian liberals, who are on the precipice of getting blown out of the water in the upcoming federal election, by rallying Canadians around the flag in defiance of their unruly downstairs neighbors.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebound. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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